"The concern is making sure the [electorate] understands this is a change of title, not of government," he said.

Council vice chairman Scott Caserta offered to amend the title to "director of operations." He placed his intention on the table stating that he would take comments from council members until Monday night. Based on the feedback from speaking council members at the work session Sandra Clements favored city manager.

"I think the title should be city manager," stated Frances Jackson.

Make Bates countered, "if it's not going to be city manager, leave it what it is."

David Ball stated, "My favorite is municipal operations manager."

The city garage and so-called motor pool would remain, just redefined to add flexibility and use of modern electronic tracking technologies.